Subtract 5/36 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 5/36
40/12 - 5/36 is 115/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
40/12 = 40 × 3/12 × 3 = 120/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/36 - 5/36 = 120 - 5/36 = 115/36 - In mixed form: 37/36
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